Labor Day barbecues have become symbolic of the final days of summer.  School is in full swing, vacations are over, and the days really are getting shorter.  If you have had a delightfully fit and fun season, whether it was to look like a knockout in...

My husband and I just returned from our first trip to Israel, a two-week epic adventure punctuated by celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary at the Wall on Shabbat.  I came away from the journey with a newfound sense of awareness, both spiritually...

We are all familiar with the theory of endorphin release and exercise.  Hard exertion in the gym rewards our brains with “feel-good” hormones.  This is why, although we may leave the gym feeling physically tired, our spirits are buoyed and we seem...

On Aug. 11, 2017, my husband and I will celebrate 25 years of marriage. This has been an exciting journey, and we are very much looking forward to the next 25 years together. We have grown, changed, supported each other, helped each other move in new...

This has been a summer of transformation for me, and an exciting one at that.  Events have been occurring that I never dreamed I would experience.  Not only have I become a grandparent; I also find myself evolving into an outdoor runner. As a bona...

This summer, my husband and I are taking our first journey to Israel, where we will celebrate 25 wonderful years of marriage.  As typical first-timers, we have selected a semi-private tour to guide us through the country’s rich history and spectacular...

As many of you know, becoming a first-time grandma is quite an experience.  Not even raising your own children prepares you for the transformation of your child into a parent.  It is a glorious thing. Our daughter had been an avid exerciser for years,...

As Americans, we love to celebrate.  Any excuse to toast and be happy is welcome in our culture. In keeping with this tradition, August 4th just happens to be National Beer Day! (Who knew, right?)Beer has been a part of civilization since 4000 BC. In...

I am a big fan of Zig Ziglar.  For those of you who are unfamiliar with the name, Mr. Ziglar is a motivational speaker.  I almost always find something valuable and useful in what he has to offer, and have collected his quotes for years.This is one...

Summer Soul Food: that is my new term for the abundance of produce exploding on the scene this time of year. Everyone looks forward to the summer months, when it is easy to take advantage of the variety of nutrient-packed fruits in the produce aisle. ...

Are you summer-savvy when it comes to staying in shape? While many of us are by now quite familiar with the need for extra hydration when exercising during the summer months, especially if you are a fan of outdoor sports, there are several preconceived...

We feed them, train them, rest them…why, then are our muscles not responding and growing? I am not one to blame everything in this world on genetics, in spite of my science degree.  However, in this case, genetics do play a role in muscle hypertrophy....